Re: Canadian Whiskey Tasting Glass?

any of you guys use lead crystal glasses? Ive been looking at some antiques on ebay, but am unsure of the safety. I know, they say that anything is safe in them for short periods of time, but the idea of slowly poisoning myself isnt the greatest. Might barrel proofers leech the lead quicker? Mostly, I am talking about the truly old antique lead crystal glasses.

Re: Canadian Whiskey Tasting Glass?

Originally Posted by 393foureyedfox

any of you guys use lead crystal glasses? Ive been looking at some antiques on ebay, but am unsure of the safety. I know, they say that anything is safe in them for short periods of time, but the idea of slowly poisoning myself isnt the greatest. Might barrel proofers leech the lead quicker? Mostly, I am talking about the truly old antique lead crystal glasses.

Doug, there are multiple threads on that very subject, here. You can search and find loads of info.

Re: Canadian Whiskey Tasting Glass?

Im kind of more interested if antique crystal lead has more of a risk than modern crystal lead glasses. I doubt theres any significant risk to sipping a 100-120 proof 1-2oz shot over 30 minutes a day....but if the antiques were worse about it, I wouldnt get them.

Re: Canadian Whiskey Tasting Glass?

Originally Posted by 393foureyedfox

Im kind of more interested if antique crystal lead has more of a risk than modern crystal lead glasses. I doubt theres any significant risk to sipping a 100-120 proof 1-2oz shot over 30 minutes a day....but if the antiques were worse about it, I wouldnt get them.

I'm guessing that the older those glasses that you're considering are, the more people who drank from them are in fact, dead...Coincidence?!?!?!?